Forklift Operator

Ensures all equipment, guards and safety devices are in place at all times and observes safety rules to create a safe work environment for all employees while operating a forklift Works as part of a high performance team to transport raw material, finished goods and other miscellaneous items Understands daily production schedule and corresponds with management, leads, and coworkers accordingly Transports raw materials, work in progress and finished goods to appropriate areas Maintains equipment and keeps work area orderly Assists Shipping Coordinator, Production Planning Coordinator and Shift Supervisor with establishing stock locations for all raw materials and reports any shortages of stock Performs cycle counting of all raw materials, finished goods and works in progress to include but not limited to generating clearly written count sheets, performing physical audits, investigating discrepancies, measuring accuracy levels and being prepared for the audits Reports any damaged material, product or facility areas to management Follow all plant safety rules, safety training, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times Ensure safe operating practices by performing all necessary pre-production safety checks This position will transport inventory and materials (both raw materials and finished goods) throughout the production floor areas of the manufacturing facility While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The employee may be required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic The employee may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures The employee may be exposed to loud machinery Previous forklift / driver experience in a manufacturing environment Must have computer skills Be willing to work both at the plant and the warehouse